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IslamHow?Some of Islam's spread can be contributed to simply voluntary conversions through the means of preaching from Muhammad and his followers.

Origins ContinuedAccording to sources, through practice of the Muslim doctrine of "Jihad" early Muslims conquered and converted many early Middle Eastern areas to Islam. (began in the 7th century by Muhammad)

Jihad literally means "struggle" and is often interpreted to to be the struggle that practicing Muslims are expected to undertake against those that don't practice Islam or submit to Allah.

Lands were conquered in the name of Allahmost of the lands conquered were originally Jewish, Christian, or Tribal.

Pilgrimage to MeccaKaabaConclusionOrigins1. Developed in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century C.Earound 622 C.E.2. Muhammad is the founder of Islamborn 570 C.E.lived during polytheistic timesoften went to meditate in Mt. Hira alone and perform meditations and vigils. it is believed he received a vision, which ignited his prophetic lifestyle. Muhammad saw that other monotheistic beliefs became corruptedbelieved he was called to deliver a "fresh revelation" (guidance)one that was incorruptible

Muhammad's VisionDietary PracticesMuslims cannot consume any pork or alcohol as well as foods containing either of these.They can only eat halal foods (halal=properly slaughtered) Anything else is considered "haram" which translates to "bad"Can eat mostly all fish and seafood as well as milk and eggs of halal animals

Men must cover everything from the navel to the kneeSkin tight clothing prohibitedNo cross-dressing Adhere by Qur’an, Hadith and Sunnah, and the Five Pillars of Islam

 Five Pillars of Islam: Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj (required to live a Muslim lifestyle)• Shahadah: Reciting the Muslim profession of faith (The one line in order to become Muslim)• Salat: Praying the ritual prayers properly five times a day• Zakat (meaning purification): Paying charity tax to benefit the poor and needy• Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan• Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca- A journey to Mecca that must taken at least once within every physically-able Muslim's lifetime Origins Continued Originated in Arabian Peninsula and spread throughout Middle EastCalendarMajor holidays inlcude: Eid ul Fitr & Eid ul Adha

There is not a set festival date due to the fact that the lunar calendar of Islam is comprised of 354 days which leads to there festivals being shifted about 11 days later every year

However, most of the spread was due to military conquest. For example, because of a long series of wars between the Persian and Byzantine empires, the Muslims took advantage of their vulnerability and conquered them. These conquests were often provoked or led by Caliphs, or the religious successors of Muhammad after his death in 632 C.E.Major PrinciplesComparison with Judaism and ChristianityBelieve in the same story and origins of Creation Share similar beliefs from the Old TestamentDifferent LawsIslam-Sharia LawJudaism- Halakhah LawChristianity- Canon LawDays of worshipIslam- FridayJudaism- SaturdayChristianity- SundayComparison Continued..Islam is integrated with the stateIslam split in 650 C.E into Shia/Sunni, Christianity in 1054 C.E. Orthodox/Catholic, Judaism in 1800s C.E. into Reform/Orthodox Islam split the fastest after its reformation.Islam and Judaism are strictly Monotheistic, whereas Christianity is trinitarian monotheisticAll believe in good deeds leading towards salvation. Islam's effect on world historyCrusades- began 1095 C.E.Muslims fought against Roman Catholics for ownership of the Holy Land (Jerusalem)Modern Practice of Jihad- 19th century- presentterm "jihad" appeared mostly after 9/11Means "struggle" practition involves fighting for beliefsexamples of groups of people participating in this doctrine include Al Qaeda and ISIS.Works Cited:

Monotheistic, Polytheistic, or Henotheistic? MonotheisticThe main God is Allah

Muslims still believe in Prophets such as Moses and of course, Prophet MuhammadWhile prophets are loved and respected, they are not praised as Gods Religious Texts

Al QaedaThe Crusades"And cover not Truth with falsehood, nor conceal the Truth when ye know .And be steadfast in prayer; give Zakat, and bow down your heads with those who bow down."- Al-Baqara 2:42-43

The Qur’an is the sacred word of AllahIt corrects errors of Old and New TestamentGiven to Prophet Muhammad Consists of 114 chapters(written in Arabic)

Major SubdivisionsMajor subdivisions are Sunni & Shi'aDivisions are based on who would be Muhammad's successor

Each subdivision has somewhat different practices however they both ultimately follow e Qu'ran